Comparison

iocControl vs LGMV

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iocControl

Remotely monitor and control your air conditioning units from anywhere. Adjust settings, schedule operations, and receive fault code notifications for various HVAC system types. Integrates with leading home automation systems.

Highlights
  • Remote HVAC monitoring and control
  • On/Off and temperature adjustments
  • Operation mode and fan speed control
  • Unit operation scheduling
  • Real-time fault code indication
  • Group (zone) control
  • Home automation system integration
Features
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The iocControl App makes your VRV / VRF, Splits, Multi-Splits, Mini-Splits air conditioning smarter accessible from anywhere*. ● Monitor and Control of HVAC (air conditioning) units ● Full bi-directional (including feedback) control on your indoor units; ● On/Off control (individual or All) ● Set Temperature and Room temperature info ● HVAC Operation modes (Cool / Heat / Fan / Dry / Auto), ● Fan speed controls. ● Louver modes control ● Unit Operation Scheduling ● Realtime manufacturer fault code indication ● Unit operational statistics ● Group (zone) setting and control ● Allow access (with restricted permissions) to additional family members ● Plug and Play setup and installation ● Multiple locations per user ● Supports Splits, Multi-Splits, Mini-Splits, Ducted, VRV, VRF HVAC system types * PLEASE NOTE: 1. Requires CoolMasterNet** , CoolPlug/CooLinkHub**, CooLinkBridge** or CloudBox device for connecting to the HVAC system 2. Requires Internet access for operation ► ** Also integrates with all leading Home Automation / BMS (Building Management) systems (AMX, Auluxa, Beckhoff, Bticino, CD-Innovation, Control4, Crestron, CUE, Demopad, Domintell, ELAN, Fibaro, HDL, i2, iRidium, KNX, Legrand, Leviton, Lutron, NESS, Niko, Phillips Dynalite, Push, RTI, Savant, Schneider Electric, SmartBus, Teletask, Unitronics, Vantage). For More info please visit our website at: https://coolautomation.com/ or contact us at: https://coolautomation.com/contact-us/

About

LGMV

This application allows air conditioning service engineers to monitor LG air conditioner product status, diagnose issues, and interpret refrigeration cycles. It provides real-time data, graphical representations, and troubleshooting guides to assist in problem-solving.

Highlights
  • Monitor air conditioner status
  • View pressure and frequency graphs
  • Control indoor unit operation
  • Save air conditioner data
  • Access troubleshooting guides
  • Save Black Box and Test Report data
Features
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■ New LGMV version released New LGMV has been released in order to expand the supported platforms(iPhone) and provide the same UX/features regardless of the platform. The existing LGMV lineup will be added sequentially. ( If all lineups are supported, the existing LGMV will end service.) ■ About LGMV LGMV is designed to monitor the status of LG Electronics Air Conditioner products which helps engineers diagnose products and interpret refrigeration cycle. Through this app, engineers will be able to identify the operation status of the product and provide a solution to the problems. ※ Please note that this app is only for air conditioning service engineers and cannot be used by general users. ■ Key function 1. Monitoring viewer: Display key information of air conditioner 2. Graph: Display pressure and frequency information of air conditioner in graph 3. Indoor unit operation control: Controls the operating mode of indoor units when the module is connected to the outdoor unit. 4. Save data: Save received air conditioner information as file 5. Save Black Box and Test Report: Receives Black Box data and Test operation result from product. 6. Troubleshooting guide: Display error number and supports resolution plan for the error number list in PDF document. 7. Additional Function (This feature is available on some models.) • Test run Info • Serial number Info • Operating time Info • Auto Test Run ■ Wi-Fi Module (Sold separately) Model type : LGMV Wi-Fi Module Model name : PLGMVW100

Screenshots

iocControl3 screens
LGMV1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iocControl at 3.0 against LGMV's 2.1. iocControl also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iocControl holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 25 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 25% and 25% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iocControl versus LGMV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriocControlLGMV
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (11 ratings) — better2.1 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1125 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCoolAutomationLG Electronics

Customer experience

iocControl

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

LGMV

All ratings25 ratings
Positive24.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative72.0%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative65.0%

In-app purchases

None

iocControl

No in-app purchases

None

LGMV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iocControl free?
iocControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LGMV free?
LGMV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iocControl or LGMV?
iocControl is rated higher. iocControl averages 3.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while LGMV averages 2.1 from 25 ratings.
Do iocControl or LGMV have ads?
Neither iocControl nor LGMV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iocControl or LGMV?
iocControl ships an update every 3 months, and LGMV every 3 months. Most recently, iocControl was updated on October 24, 2026 and LGMV on October 24, 2026.

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